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Join us on September 14th for the Fourth Annual Walking Pilgrimage in celebration of the 69th anniversary of the devotion to Our Lady of America. We will walk along Fishingline Trail from Kendallville to Our Lady, Patroness of America Center in Rome City, with varying starting points and times based on the distance you want to walk. Following the walk, there will be a time of Adoration and Benediction, with dinner and fellowship on the plaza afterwards. For full details visit: 4th Annual Pilgrim Walk to Celebrate Anniversary of the Devotion – Our Lady Patroness of America Center

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 pm on the first Friday of October in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm before Mass begins.

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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 pm on the first Friday of September in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm before Mass begins. Following Mass, there will be a light supper. After supper, there will be a presentation on True Devotion to Mary given by Deacon Cody Miller. More information about the ministry of Deacon Cody can be found at deaconcody.com

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Join us for First Friday Mass celebrated by Father Patrick Hake! The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 pm on the first Friday of August in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm before Mass begins. A free meal will be served after the Mass is over so that pilgrims can enjoy our campus and fellowship together.

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We are pleased to welcome Father Jeff Pomeisl back to the Patroness of America Center.

As the profound message of Our Lady of America becomes better understood, the role of the Three Hearts of the Holy Family is shown to be the source of World Peace.  Fr. Jeff will unfold how the Our Lady of America devotion brings us hope through this sublime message. 

On Saturday afternoon, he will give a presentation on the importance of Saint Joseph in the Holy Family (and in our families) within the Our Lady of America devotion.

Father Jeff has served the Archdiocese of New York since his ordination in 1996, most recently at Saint Charles parish in Staten Island. He served as chaplain of Monsignor Farrell High School, an all-boys high school in Staten Island, until May of 2025. In June, he began serving in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on a temporary assignment. Throughout his priesthood, he has developed a rich spirituality of the Holy Family (which you will be hearing more about in both his homilies and presentations this weekend). He has been a long-time friend of the center and has been a great help in spreading the devotion to Our Lady of America. Like and subscribe to Father Jeff’s podcast, Pomcast – YouTube, to hear more great content on the faith.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 pm on the first Friday of July in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm before Mass begins. Father Jeff Pomeisl will offer Mass. After Mass, a free supper will be served. Following supper, Father Jeff will be giving a presentation on the importance of the Hearts of the Holy Family in the Our Lady of America devotion. 

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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 pm on the first Friday of June in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm before Mass begins. Father Drew Curry will be the celebrant for Mass.

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Mini retreat at the Our Lady, Patroness of America Center on the First weekend of May.  Father Kevin will be hearing Confessions at 5:15 pm on Friday. Fr. Kevin Barret will present the connection between the Our Lady of America devotion and Our Lady of Fatima on the First Friday after the 6:00 PM Mass.  On the First Saturday after Mass, he will be talking about the role of St. Joseph in bringing the world the Peace of Christ.   A light meal will be served after each Mass.

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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 pm on the first Friday of October in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm before Mass begins. Father Arthur Ssembajja will be the celebrant for Mass.

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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of December in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Father Louis Fowoyo will be the celebrant. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.

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A Solemnity and a CFR; it doesn’t get any more fun than that! 

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of November in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This Mass will celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America. The Mass will be celebrated by Father Glenn Sudano, CFR. Following Mass, there will be a free lunch. Beginning at 12:30, Father Glenn will be giving a presentation.

Father Glenn is one of the eight founding members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. He has served as a vocations director, novice master, and community servant. He also serves the community and others through spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, deliverance ministry, preaching, retreat leading, pilgrimage chaplaincy, and evangelization. He has appeared on EWTN, Relevant Radio, MaryTV of Medjugorje, and at Marian Conferences. He recently became a published author with his book, We Live in a Castle. Father Glenn currently serves as chaplain at Holy Family Farm in Monticello, New York.

It is worth noting that Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, of happy memory and Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR, of happy memory, both founding brothers with Fr. Glenn Sudano of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, have played significant roles in devotion to Our Lady of America.   Fr. Andrew was a very vocal proponent of Our Lady’s message to America, spreading her message of hope, and Fr. Benedict was quoted by the Bishops in their 2020 Decree establishing the devotion to Our Lady, the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.

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